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FOOD ANALYSES.
Number of samples analysed by Public Analyst 102
Number of samples reported against :—
Coffee and chicory essence—deficiency of coffee
extractives 1
Epsom salts—contained potassium permanganate,
0.01 per cent. 1
Pepper—pepper substitute 1
*Non-brewed vinegar—deficiency of 62.5 per cent, of
acetic acid 1
Ground ginger—contained 18.5 per cent, of sodium
nitrate 1
Marmalade, canned—faulty manufacture and over-
long storage in the can 1
Glauber's salt—contained flowers of sulphur, 0.035
per cent. 1
Butter—contained 0.2 per cent, excess water 1
Margarine—contained 0.3 per cent, excess water 1
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* Vendors prosecuted and fined £5 with £7 7 0 costs
FACTORIES.
Number of factories on register 107
Number of inspections 151
Number of defects discovered 36
BAKEHOUSES.
Number of bakehouses in district 12
Number of inspections 30
Number of defects discovered 11
WORKPLACES.
Number of inspections of workplaces 17
Number of defects discovered
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
Number of visits to shops re sanitary requirements 281
Number of defects discovered.. 18
COMPLAINTS.
Complaints received during the year were due to the following causes :
Detects in dwelling-houses (various) 281
Stoppages in drains 78
Defects in drains or water closets 64
Defective dustbins 52
Food supplies 32
Insect pests 29
Miscellaneous 83
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